Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon

Key Physical Differences

Several differences stand out from the data.

The Hyundai i30 Wagon offers a slightly longer loading length with the rear seats upright: +3.9 in (11%) compared to the Audi Q5. Several dimensions are significantly larger in the Audi Q5: the height of the trunk opening is +4.7 in (18%), the depth of the trunk (loading edge → trunk floor) is +3.1 in (700%), the loading edge height above the ground is +4.7 in (19%), and the width of the trunk opening is +5.9 in (15%).

Smaller differences (e.g., +0.4 in width at the narrowest point, +4.7 in/7% length with folded seats) are minor and have less practical relevance.

Implications for Usability

Hyundai i30 Wagon

• The slightly greater loading length with the rear seats upright (+11%) makes the i30 more practical for long items that need to be transported with passengers (e.g., skis, slats, long furniture parts).
• Less opening height and width (compared to the Audi) restrict loading very wide or tall items.
• The lower loading edge height compared to the Audi makes lifting heavy items from the ground into the trunk easier and more ergonomic.

Audi Q5

• The greater trunk opening height (+18%) and significantly wider opening (+15%) facilitate loading bulky or voluminous items (boxes, furniture parts, strollers).
• The higher loading edge above the ground (+19%) means more effort is required to lift heavy loads into the trunk; loading from the curb or ground is less comfortable than in the i30.
• The greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor (+700%, relative to the comparison figure) indicates a different interior geometry with more "depth" behind the loading edge, which can mean more usable volume or a deeper cargo well — at the same time, flat items may be harder to slide in if the loading edge is very high.
• Since the narrowest width is only marginally larger (+1%), the Q5 is overall better for wide/deep cargo but not necessarily for very narrow passages.

Conclusion: Those who frequently transport long but not very tall or bulky loads with passengers benefit from the Hyundai i30 Wagon due to the greater loading length with upright seating and the lower loading edge.

Those who more often load wide or high-volume items have advantages with the Audi Q5 thanks to larger opening dimensions and depth — but must lift more because the loading edge is significantly higher.